Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate novel laser, optical and photonic technologies that can impact future ion-trap quantum computing architectures.
• Define system level requirements
• Work with sub-system technology development teams to identify key technology insertion points into the broader system architecture
• Communicate findings and design proposals to larger technical, management, and executive teams
• Help develop and implement best organizational practices across the architecture team
• Perform laser and optical sub-system design trade studies and analysis.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• PhD completed prior to starting
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: quantum information, ion trapping, qubits, atomic physics, spectroscopy, optics, vacuum systems, electronics, cryogenics, lasers, photonics, or laboratory work in the physical sciences.

WE VALUE:

• Experience leading a team in designing or operating a device for quantum information processing.
• 10 years' experience in scientific research and development, engineering, or leadership roles preferred
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, and experience in working with customers and partners.
• Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms.
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments.
• Experience with control systems for data collection, signal processing and analysis.
• Experience with laser systems, especially frequency-stabilized diode lasers, optical cavities, and phase or intensity feedback loops.
• Experience with cryogenic systems.
• Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Experience with electro-optic devices, including photodetectors and light modulators.
• Experience designing and testing micro-optical systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.

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